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Parliament RSS Feed from ABC Western Victoria2016, Australian Broadcasting Corporationen-au15Wed, 12 Oct 2016 12:33:00 +1100CFA firefighters dispute: hopes fade for solution before bushfire seasonhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-10-12/hopes-fading-cfa-eba-deal-fail-resolve-before-summer-bushfires/7925266?source=rss
Hopes are fading that the bitter deal with Victoria's firefighters will be resolved before the start bushfire season, with the intervention of the Federal Government in the long-running dispute.Wed, 12 Oct 2016 12:33:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201610\4555086.xmlABC Western VictoriaballaratcentralvicmelbournewesternvicgippslandsouthwestvicgoulburnmurrayBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industrial Relations:AllDisasters and Accidents:Fires:BushfireGovernment and Politics:Parliament:Federal ParliamentGovernment and Politics:Political Parties:AllAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Geelong 3220Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Morwell 3840Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Australia:VIC:Warrnambool 3280Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690CFA members rally in BannockburnCFA members rally in BannockburnABC News: Cameron Best: ABC News: Cameron Best-37.5675 143.8509Victorian weather: Rain passes but 'uncertain' times ahead for towns on swelling rivershttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-09-14/'uncertain'-times-ahead-for-victorian-towns-on-swelling-rivers/7844942?source=rss
Flooding caused by heavy rains in central and western Victoria impacts 12 municipalities, as authorities warn several towns face an uncertain wait as water swells in the state's river systems.Wed, 14 Sep 2016 21:02:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201609\4538793.xmlABC Western VictoriaballaratwesternvicsouthwestvicDisasters and Accidents:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:Floods:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentWeather:All:AllWeather:Rainfall:AllAustralia:VIC:Carisbrook 3464Australia:VIC:Charlton 3525Australia:VIC:Clunes 3370Australia:VIC:Hamilton 3300Australia:VIC:Lorne 3232Australia:VIC:Maryborough 3465Australia:VIC:Skenes Creek 3233Houses being sandbagged at CarisbrookHouses being sandbagged at CarisbrookABC News: Iskhandar Razak: ABC News: Iskhandar RazakDrone captures vision of Hamilton floodsResidents in Hamilton, in Victoria's south-west, have breathed a sigh of relief as the flood threat to homes eased, but warnings remain across the state as rivers swell following days of heavy rain.-36.2659 143.3477Liberal State Council: Matthew Guy says Victorians need to be encouraged to go regionalhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-04-10/liberal-state-council-victorians-encouraged-to-go-regional/7314450?source=rss
Victorian Liberal leader Matthew Guy marks population growth as one of the key issues for his party, saying more people need to be encouraged to move to regional areas.Mon, 11 Apr 2016 07:24:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201604\4440537.xmlABC Western VictoriaballaratcentralvicwesternvicmelbournemilduraswanhillgippslandsheppartonsouthwestvicgoulburnmurrayGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:Political Parties:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Warrnambool 3280Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690Victorian Liberal Leader Matthew GuyVictorian Liberal Leader Matthew GuyABC News: Jessica Longbottom: ABC News: Jessica Longbottom-37.4500 146.0833State Government to fund feasibility study of Wimmera Mallee pipeline expansionhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-04-06/government-funds-study-of-wimmera-mallee-pipeline-expansion/7304646?source=rss
The State Government will fund a feasibility study into the expansion of the Wimmera Mallee pipeline to help drought-affected communities.Wed, 06 Apr 2016 16:32:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201604\4438317.xmlABC Western VictoriaballaratwesternvicEnvironment:Water:AllEnvironment:Water Supply:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Ararat 3377Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Dry damDry damABC Central Victoria: Larissa Romensky: ABC Central Victoria: Larissa Romensky-36.7128 142.1993Victorian council rate increases to be capped at 2.5pchttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-12-22/local-council-rate-increases-to-be-capped-at-2.5-per-cent/7046758?source=rss
Victorian local council rate increases will be capped at the inflation rate of 2.5 per cent, starting in mid-2016.Tue, 22 Dec 2015 08:36:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201512\4376863.xmlABC Western VictoriaballaratcentralvicwesternvicmelbournemilduraswanhillgippslandsheppartonsouthwestvicgoulburnmurrayGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Local Government:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Warrnambool 3280Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690-37.4500 146.0833Coal seam gas: More research needed into unconventional gas, fracking, Victorian parliamentary inquiry findshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-12-08/more-research-needed-into-unconventional-gas-inquiry-finds/7011138?source=rss
Further studies should be undertaken into unconventional gas, including a review into potential health impacts, before a decision is made on the industry's future, a Victorian parliamentary inquiry recommends.Wed, 09 Dec 2015 07:32:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201512\4368340.xmlABC Western VictoriawesternvicsouthwestvicgippslandEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Mining:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Portland 3305Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Australia:VIC:Seaspray 3851Australia:VIC:Warrnambool 3280About 100 farmers and graziers from Victoria and South Australia rallied against coal seam gas.About 100 farmers and graziers from Victoria and South Australia rallied against coal seam gas.ABC News: Bridget Judd: ABC News: Bridget Judd-37.4500 146.0833Victorian towns face water restrictions after 'significant decline' in storage levelshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-12-02/victorian-towns-face-water-restrictions-after-decline-storages/6993168?source=rss
About two dozen Victorian towns face water restrictions this summer, after a "significant decline" in storage levels, the state's Water Minister says.Wed, 02 Dec 2015 14:54:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201512\4364148.xmlABC Western VictoriaballaratcentralvicwesternvicmelbourneEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Water:AllEnvironment:Water Management:AllEnvironment:Water Supply:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Castlemaine 3450Australia:VIC:Colac 3250Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Melbourne residents will be spared from stage four water restrictions.Melbourne residents will be spared from stage four water restrictions.ABC TV: ABC TV-37.8099 144.9622Victorian desalination plant could be used for first time to cope with hot summerhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-07/victorian-desalination-plant-may-be-switched-on-over-summer/6835042?source=rss
Victoria's multi-billion-dollar desalination plant could be used for the first time, as the Andrews Government confronts a looming water crisis in drought-hit country towns.Thu, 08 Oct 2015 07:43:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201510\4327170.xmlABC Western VictoriawesternvicmilduraswanhillgippslandDisasters and Accidents:Drought:AllEnvironment:Water:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Australia:VIC:Wonthaggi 3995Wonthaggi desalination plant pipesWonthaggi desalination plant pipesGloria Kalache: Gloria Kalache-37.4500 146.0833Victorian bushfire season starts early, state facing 'long, hot, dangerous summer'http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-06/victorian-bushfire-season-starts-early-facing-dangerous-summer/6831716?source=rss
Victorians need to prepare for a long and dangerous bushfire season, Premier Daniel Andrews warns, as the state experiences weather conditions never before seen in October.Wed, 07 Oct 2015 07:40:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201510\4326364.xmlABC Western VictoriaballaratcentralvicwesternvicmilduraswanhillgippslandsheppartonsouthwestvicgoulburnmurrayDisasters and Accidents:Emergency Planning:AllDisasters and Accidents:Fires:BushfireGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Warrnambool 3280Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690Lancefield fire in VictoriaLancefield fire in VictoriaSupplied: Geordie Wood: Supplied: Geordie Wood-37.4500 146.0833Family violence royal commission: New domestic violence offence suggested in Victoria ahead of inquiryhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-01/victorian-government-proposes-new-family-violence-law/6510700?source=rss
The creation of a specific family violence offence to protect women and children in their homes is floated by the Victorian Government in its submission to the upcoming royal commission into the issue.Mon, 01 Jun 2015 12:16:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201506\4245959.xmlABC Western VictoriaballaratcentralvicwesternvicmilduraswanhillgippslandsheppartonsouthwestvicgoulburnmurrayCommunity and Society:Domestic Violence:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:All:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Royal Commissions:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Warrnambool 3280Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690Unidentifiable man and woman arguingUnidentifiable man and woman arguingABC News: ABC News-37.4500 146.0833Some financially stressed Victorian hospitals almost 'run out of cash', report sayshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-02-25/some-victorian-hospitals-run-out-of-cash-on-weekly-basis-report/6260824?source=rss
A dozen Victorian public hospitals only had enough cash at the end of last June to fund their operations for a week or less, a report by the auditor-general finds.Thu, 26 Feb 2015 09:45:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201502\4186722.xmlABC Western VictoriaballaratcentralvicwesternvicmelbournemilduraswanhillsouthwestvicgippslandGovernment and Politics:Parliament:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentHealth:All:AllHealth:Healthcare Facilities:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Birchip 3483Australia:VIC:Castlemaine 3450Australia:VIC:Colac 3250Australia:VIC:Donald 3480Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Kyneton 3444Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Portland 3305Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Australia:VIC:St Arnaud 3478Emergency departmentEmergency departmentAAP: AAP-37.8099 144.9622Minor parties to make up almost one third of Victoria's newly-elected Upper Househttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-12-16/minor-parties-to-make-up-almost-one-third-victoria-upper-house/5970414?source=rss
The new Labor Government will need to win the support of Upper House minor parties to pass legislation, after they claimed almost a third of the Victoria's legislative council.Wed, 17 Dec 2014 09:07:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201412\4149765.xmlABC Western VictoriamelbournewesternvicGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Elections:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:Political Parties:AllGovernment and Politics:Political Parties:Minor PartiesGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Port Fairy 3284Sex Party leader Fiona Patten launches campaignSex Party leader Fiona Patten launches campaignAAP: Julian Smith: AAP: Julian Smith-37.8099 144.9622Peter Walsh takes over National Party leadership with new MP as deputyhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-12-03/walsh-takes-over-as-nationals-leader-with-new-mp-as-deputy/5938974?source=rss
The Victorian Nationals pick outgoing water minister Peter Walsh as leader and new MP Steph Ryan as deputy.Thu, 04 Dec 2014 09:46:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201412\4141702.xmlABC Western VictoriacentralvicgoulburnmurraywesternvicmelbournemilduraswanhillsheppartonGovernment and Politics:Elections:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:Political Parties:NationalsAustralia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Euroa 3666Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690Steph Ryan and Peter WalshSteph Ryan and Peter WalshABC News: Alison Savage: ABC News: Alison Savage-37.8099 144.9622Victorian election 2014: Harm minimisation should be focus of approach to ice, politicians toldhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-11-13/harm-minimisation-should-be-focus-of-political-approach-to-ice/5887926?source=rss
Drug support and legal groups want the major parties in the Victorian election to do more to deal with the impact of the drug ice.Thu, 13 Nov 2014 12:06:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201411\4127591.xmlABC Western VictoriaballaratcentralvicmelbournewesternvicmilduraswanhillgippslandsheppartongoulburnmurrayEducation:Drug Education:AllGovernment and Politics:Elections:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentHealth:Drug Use:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Crime:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Crime:Drug OffencesAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Dandenong 3175Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690Crystal methamphetamine or 'ice'Crystal methamphetamine or 'ice'Supplied: Supplied-37.4500 146.0833Open-cut gold mine rejected in Stawell, deemed to be too close to townhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-10-30/victorian-stawell-mine-rejected-for-being-too-close-to-town/5854884?source=rss
A proposal to create an open-cut gold mine 60 metres from the closest houses and businesses in Stawell, in the Victoria's west, is rejected by the State Government.Thu, 30 Oct 2014 16:26:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201410\4118240.xmlABC Western VictoriawesternvicEnvironment:Mining:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Local Government:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentRural:Mining:AllAustralia:VIC:Stawell 3380Big Hill in Stawell, VictoriaBig Hill in Stawell, VictoriaABC News: Robert French: ABC News: Robert French-37.0578 142.7796Victorian election: Fresh faces and clean slate for redistributed seat of Ripon make for open contesthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-22/victorian-election-fresh-faces-and-clean-slate-for-ripon/5760388?source=rss
Electoral redistribution has changed the face of the central Victorian electorate of Ripon, making it an open contest for the once safe Labor seat.Mon, 22 Sep 2014 21:10:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201409\4092442.xmlABC Western VictoriaballaratwesternvicGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Elections:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:Avoca 3467Australia:VIC:Donald 3480Australia:VIC:Dunolly 3472Australia:VIC:St Arnaud 3478Field in the rural Victorian electorate of RiponField in the rural Victorian electorate of RiponABC News: Karen Percy: ABC News: Karen PercyFour way battle looms in marginal Ripon730 Victoria talks to the candidates in the hotly contested regional electorate of Ripon.Karen Percy-36.3701 142.9797Petition tabled against Big Hill mine planshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-17/petition-tabled-against-big-hill-mine-plans/5749116?source=rss
A petition against an open-cut mine proposal in Stawell has been tabled in the Victorian Parliament.Wed, 17 Sep 2014 08:46:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201409\4089192.xmlABC Western VictoriawesternvicBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:MiningGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Stawell 3380-37.0578 142.7796Councils call for funding commitment to complete Western Highway duplicationhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2014/09/03/4079958.htm?source=rss
A group of 10 councils in the west of the state is calling on the State Government and Opposition to commit funds for the continuation of the project to duplicate the Western Highway.Wed, 03 Sep 2014 12:03:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201409\4079958.xmlABC Western VictoriaballaratwesternvicGovernment and Politics:Federal Government:AllGovernment and Politics:Local Government:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllGovernment and Politics:Programs and Initiatives:AllAustralia:VIC:Ararat 3377Australia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Buangor 3375Australia:VIC:Stawell 3380Around 1500 trucks travel on the section of the Western Highway west of Ballarat every dayABC: -37.2848 142.9299Premier Denis Napthine helps rescue elderly Port Fairy car accident victimhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-06-16/premier-denis-napthine-helps-port-fairy-car-accident-victim/5526958?source=rss
Premier Denis Napthine says an elderly woman injured in a car crash near Port Fairy on Sunday was startled to find him helping ambulance workers pull her from the wreckage. Dr Napthine told reporters that he was dropping some one off at the nearby airfield when he saw the crash. "[I played] a very minor role, but I was pleased to assist," said the Premier, a veterinarian before entering Parliament.Mon, 16 Jun 2014 22:56:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201406\4026242.xmlABC Western VictoriawesternvicDisasters and Accidents:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:Port Fairy 3284Denis NapthineDenis NapthineAAP: Julian Smith: AAP: Julian Smith-38.3866 142.2268V/Line apologises over 'heavy handed' treatment of frail manhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-02-05/vline-apologises-over-heavy-handed-treatment-of/5241056?source=rss
Wed, 05 Feb 2014 19:26:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201402\3938880.xmlABC Western VictoriacentralvicmelbournewesternvicGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentLaw, Crime and Justice:Crime:Antisocial BehaviourAustralia:VIC:Castlemaine 3450Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Sunbury 3429V/Line apologises over 'heavy handed' treatment of frail manV/Line apologises over 'heavy handed' treatment of frail man7pm TV News VIC: 7pm TV News VICV/Line apologises over 'heavy handed' treatment of frail manThe Victorian Ombudsman has found V/Line's staff used excessive force when they removed a man from a train and restrained him on the ground.Sarah Farnsworth-37.8099 144.9622Security video shows rail passenger being forcibly held on the ground for drinking on trainhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-02-05/security-video-shows-rail-passenger-being-forcibly-detained-for/5239938?source=rss
The ombudsman has described the detention of a V/line passenger for drinking as "heavy-handed". Security footage shows the man being taken off a train at Sunbury, by authorised officers, with his pants around his ankles. He was held down on the platform for nine minutes. V/line has apologised to the man and Transport Minister Terry Mulder will review training for the train staff.Wed, 05 Feb 2014 14:09:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201402\3938599.xmlABC Western VictoriacentralvicwesternvicGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Crime:Antisocial BehaviourAustralia:VIC:Castlemaine 3450Australia:VIC:Sunbury 3429Security footage shows a V/line train passenger being held on the ground for drinking on a trainSecurity footage shows a V/line train passenger being held on the ground for drinking on a trainNews Online Melbourne: News Online MelbourneSecurity footage shows a V/line train passenger being held on the ground for drinking on a trainVictoria's ombudsman has described the treatment of a V/Line passenger as heavy-handed after he was thrown to the ground and held there for nine minutes for drinking on a train.-37.5823 144.729Grampians MP Hugh Delahunty criticised for attending tennis during Victorian bushfireshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-01-24/grampians-mp-critcised-for-attending-tennis-during-vic-fires/5216608?source=rss
Another Victorian Government minister has been criticised for the attending the Australian Open tennis during last week's massive bushfires in the Grampians.Fri, 24 Jan 2014 13:49:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201401\3931297.xmlABC Western VictoriawesternvicDisasters and Accidents:Fires:AllDisasters and Accidents:Fires:BushfireGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Halls Gap 3381A plane flies over fires burning in Victoria's GrampiansA plane flies over fires burning in Victoria's GrampiansAAP/Supplied: CFA: AAP/Supplied: CFAWestern Vic. MP criticised for going to the tennis during the Grampians firesAnother Victorian Government minister has been criticised for the attending the Australian Open tennis during last week's massive bushfires in the Grampians.James Bennett-37.1333 142.5167Warning of public transport disruptions during summer construction blitzhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-12-02/summer-construction-blitz-to-cause-rail-disruptions/5128914?source=rss
Most Melbourne train lines will be disrupted during a summer construction blitz. But the opening of new platforms and train lines in late December will improve travel on the Geelong line.Mon, 02 Dec 2013 13:28:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201312\3903137.xmlABC Western VictoriagoulburnmurrayballaratcentralvicmelbournesheppartonwesternvicGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:NSW:Albury 2640Australia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Geelong 3220Australia:VIC:Mitcham 3132Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Sunbury 3429The judges say the station makes a space connecting the new and old parts of the town.The judges say the station makes a space connecting the new and old parts of the town.Dave HuntAAP: Dave Hunt-38.1505 144.3552Inquiry finds room for improvement in music education accesshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-11-14/inquiry-finds-room-for-improvement-in-music/5090786?source=rss
A Victorian parliamentary inquiry has found rural and regional students find it more difficult to access a strong music education.Thu, 14 Nov 2013 12:06:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201311\3890795.xmlABC Western VictoriaballaratcentralvicwesternvicmilduraswanhillgippslandsheppartongoulburnmurrayEducation:All:AllEducation:Schools:AllEducation:Subjects:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:Programs and Initiatives:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690-37.4500 146.0833Supreme Court to rule on Victorian abalone class action casehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-11-07/supreme-court-to-rule-on-victorian-abalone-class-action-case/5075220?source=rss
The Victorian Supreme Court rule on a class action against the State Government over a deadly abalone virus.Thu, 07 Nov 2013 08:38:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201311\3885670.xmlABC Western VictoriamelbournewesternvicEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Courts and Trials:AllAustralia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Port Fairy 3284Judgement day for abalone diversJudgement day for abalone divers7pm TV News VIC: 7pm TV News VICJudgement day for abalone divers seeking compensation over viral outbreakAbalone divers suing the State Government over a viral outbreak that decimated stocks, will find out on Thursday if their class action has been successful.Kirsten Veness-38.3866 142.2268Green group promises to fight national parks ecotourism pushhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-08-26/national-park-ecotourism-legislation-passes/4911968?source=rss
The Victorian Government has passed legislation to allow for commercial tourism developments in Victoria's national parks.Mon, 26 Aug 2013 11:13:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201308\3833646.xmlABC Western VictoriawesternvicgippslandBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TourismEnvironment:Conservation:National ParksEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:Programs and Initiatives:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllLifestyle and Leisure:Travel and Tourism:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Port Campbell 3269Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Australia:VIC:Stawell 3380-37.4500 146.0833Melton mother blames asthmatic son's death on ambulance delayhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-08-12/melton-mother-blames-asthmatic-son27s-death-on-ambulance-delay/4880240?source=rss
A Melton mother has blamed ambulance delays for the death of her 18-year-old son.Mon, 12 Aug 2013 10:48:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201308\3823330.xmlABC Western VictoriamelbournewesternvicCommunity and Society:Death:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentHealth:Diseases and Disorders:AsthmaAustralia:VIC:Melton 3337Australia:VIC:Sunbury 3429add title and captionadd title and captionABC: -37.6846 144.588Education Minister won't guarantee maintenance for Timboonhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2013/06/28/3791582.htm?source=rss
State Education Minister Martin Dixon is unable to guarantee funding for maintenance works at Timboon P-12, despite the school's closure earlier this week and a 15-year campaign to fund desperately needed building repairs.
Fri, 28 Jun 2013 09:28:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201306\3791582.xmlABC Western VictoriawesternvicEducation:Schools:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:Timboon 3268Timboon P-12 in lockdownThe Timboon school is locked down and off limits after the discovery of dangerous levels of asbestos in the crumbling walls.Kerry O'SheaSupplied: Kerry O'Shea-38.4858 142.979Timboon school closure to affect VCE resultshttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2013/06/26/3789885.htm?source=rss
School Captain of Timboon P-12 Matthew Childs says the sudden closure of the school has been a distraction for VCE students. Worksafe ordered the immediate evacuation of the school on Monday after they found unacceptable levels of asbestos and lead paint at the campus.
Wed, 26 Jun 2013 10:56:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201306\3789885.xmlABC Western VictoriawesternvicEducation:Schools:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentHealth:Asbestos:AllAustralia:VIC:Timboon 3268Signs of emergency at TimboonSigns warning the Timboon P-12 has been closed.Kerry O'SheaSupplied: Kerry O'SheaStudents evacuated to Town HallStudents have been moved to temporary classrooms until the asbestos is cleared.Kerry O'SheaSupplied: Kerry O'SheaSchool Captain of Timboon P-12 Matthew Childs talking about school closureSchool Captain of Timboon P-12 Matthew Childs talks about the closure of his school due to asbestos.Steve Martin-38.4858 142.979Asbestos danger forces emergency school closure and evacuationhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2013/06/25/3788975.htm?source=rss
Timboon P-12 school is closed and all students and staff evacuated following a Worksafe investigation revealing dangerous levels of asbestos in the buildings. Principal Rosalie Moorfield says the school community is angry after the closure yesterday, given their 15 year struggle for desperately needed building repairs.
Tue, 25 Jun 2013 10:46:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201306\3788975.xmlABC Western VictoriaballaratwesternvicsouthwestvicEducation:Schools:Public SchoolsGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:Public Sector:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllHealth:Asbestos:AllAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Timboon 3268Australia:VIC:Warrnambool 3280Signs of emergency at TimboonSigns warning the Timboon P-12 has been closed.Kerry O'SheaSupplied: Kerry O'SheaStudents evacuated to Town HallStudents have been moved to temporary classrooms until the asbestos is cleared.Kerry O'SheaSupplied: Kerry O'SheaTimboon P-12 in lockdownThe Timboon school is locked down and off limits after the discovery of dangerous levels of asbestos in the crumbling walls.Kerry O'SheaSupplied: Kerry O'Shea-38.4858 142.979Auditor-general says small councils reliant on government hand-outshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-06-13/small-councils-reliant-on-government-hand-outs/4750812?source=rss
A new report by Victoria's auditor-general has found the state's smallest councils are increasingly reliant on government grants to survive. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 08:46:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201306\3780685.xmlABC Western VictoriawesternvicGovernment and Politics:Local Government:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:Donald 3480Australia:VIC:Warracknabeal 3393Australia:VIC:Wycheproof 3527-36.0791 143.2258Western Victoria and South East South Australia Rural Report, 15/5http://www.abc.net.au/rural/regions/content/201305/3759444.htm?source=rss
Wed, 15 May 2013 07:48:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201305\3759444.xmlABC Western VictoriasoutheastsawesternvicBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Company News:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Finance:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Globalisation:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Food and BeverageGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Budget:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:Federal ParliamentGovernment and Politics:Political Parties:AllGovernment and Politics:Political Parties:AlpGovernment and Politics:Political Parties:LiberalsGovernment and Politics:Political Parties:NationalsGovernment and Politics:Political Parties:GreensGovernment and Politics:Tax:AllRural:All:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:GrainRural:Agricultural Crops:WheatRural:Agricultural Crops:FruitsRural:Agricultural Crops:OilseedsRural:Agricultural Crops:WoolRural:Agricultural Machinery:AllRural:Agricultural Policy:AllRural:Community Development:AllRural:Crop Harvesting:AllRural:Food Processing:AllWeather:All:AllWeather:Rainfall:AllGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Multinationals:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Takeovers:AllAustralia:SA:Mount Gambier 5290Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400-36.7128 142.1993Government funds rural ambulance drug clot trialhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-05-01/government-funds-rural-blood-clot-drug-trial/4662356?source=rss
The State Government will fund a trial of blood-clot dissolving drugs in rural ambulances. Wed, 01 May 2013 14:57:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201305\3749115.xmlABC Western VictoriaballaratgoulburnmurraywesternvicmelbourneGovernment and Politics:Budget:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllHealth:Diseases and Disorders:Heart DiseaseAustralia:VIC:Beaufort 3373Australia:VIC:Corryong 3707Australia:VIC:Hamilton 3300Australia:VIC:Maryborough 3465Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Warracknabeal 3393Victorian ambulanceVictoria's Health Minister David Davis says he has confidence in Ambulance Victoria's administration, but it will take time to improve regional Victoria's ambulance response times.: -37.8099 144.9622Premier opens Macarthur wind farmhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-04-12/premier-opens-macarthur-wind-farm/4626616?source=rss
Fri, 12 Apr 2013 19:51:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201304\3736167.xmlABC Western VictoriawesternvicBusiness, Economics and Finance:Regional Development:AllEnvironment:Alternative Energy:Wind EnergyGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Macarthur 3286Premier opens Macarthur wind farmPremier opens Macarthur wind farm7pm TV News VIC: 7pm TV News VICPremier opens Macarthur wind farmVictoria's Premier Denis Napthine has officially opened the largest wind farm in the southern hemisphere, at Macarthur, in south-western Victoria.-38.0353 142.0005Paramedics urged not to take industrial actionhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-04-11/paramedics-urged-not-to-take-industrial-action/4622140?source=rss
Ambulance Victoria has urged the ambulance union not to escalate industrial action over a pay dispute.Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:49:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201304\3734494.xmlABC Western VictoriaballaratcentralvicwesternvicmelbournemilduraswanhillgippslandsheppartongoulburnmurrayDisasters and Accidents:Emergency Incidents:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:Unions:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690add title and captionadd title and captionABC: -37.4500 146.0833Paramedics consider next step in industrial campaignhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-04-10/paramedics-consider-next-step-in-industrial-campaign/4619836?source=rss
Victorian paramedics may vote today on whether to step up industrial action as part of their pay dispute.Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:17:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201304\3733564.xmlABC Western VictoriagippslandballaratcentralvicwesternvicmilduraswanhillsheppartongoulburnmurrayDisasters and Accidents:Emergency Incidents:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:Unions:AllAustralia:VIC:Bairnsdale 3875Australia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690Steve McGhie, Secretary of Ambulance Employee UnionSteve McGhie, Secretary of Ambulance Employee UnionAmbulance Employee Union secretary Steve McGhie says paramedics who declared a man dead at the scene of a car crash when he was actually alive, did all they could to look for signs of life.: Ambulance Employee Union secretary Steve McGhie says paramedics who declared a man dead at the scene of a car crash when he was actually alive, did all they could to look for signs of life.-37.8268 147.6086Sacking of TAFE board chairs labelled 'outrageous'http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-04-02/sacking-of-tafe-board-chairs-labelled-27outrageous27/4605062?source=rss
A former TAFE chief executive officer has accused the Victorian Government of displaying "petty short-sightedness and outright rudeness" in sacking of at least half of the state's 14 TAFE board chairs.Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:45:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201304\3727936.xmlABC Western VictoriaballaratmelbournewesternvicmilduraswanhillgippslandEducation:University and Further Education:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Dandenong 3175Australia:VIC:Hamilton 3300Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Portland 3305Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Half of Victoria's TAFE board chairs sackedHalf of Victoria's TAFE board chairs sacked7pm TV News VIC: 7pm TV News VIC-37.9912 145.2134'Joy and relief' at Native Title signinghttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-03-28/27joy-and-relief27-at-native-title-signing/4599812?source=rss
The Victorian Government has signed a historic Native Title deal with Aboriginal communities in central and western Victoria.Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:31:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201303\3725925.xmlABC Western VictoriacentralvicwesternvicballaratCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentLaw, Crime and Justice:Rights:Native TitleAustralia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Charlton 3525Australia:VIC:Daylesford 3460Australia:VIC:Maryborough 3465-36.7597 144.2789Easter transport woes for Melbourne commutershttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-03-26/easter-transport-woes-for-melbourne-commuters/4594742?source=rss
A $10 million overhaul of the Domain Interchange on St Kilda Road is one of a number of maintenance programs to be carried out on the public transport network this Easter.Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:41:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201303\3723917.xmlABC Western VictoriaballaratcentralvicmelbournewesternvicGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:St Kilda Road Melbourne 3004Australia:VIC:Sunbury 3429-37.5823 144.729Reconstruction of Charlton Hospital gets go-aheadhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-03-21/reconstruction-of-charlton-hospital-gets-go-ahead/4585964?source=rss
The Victorian Government has given the official go-ahead for the reconstruction of the Charlton Hospital in the state's north.Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:25:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201303\3720465.xmlABC Western VictoriawesternvicmilduraswanhillGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentHealth:Healthcare Facilities:AllAustralia:VIC:Charlton 3525Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500-36.2659 143.3477End urged to irrigators' exit restrictionhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-03-15/end-urged-to-irrigators-exit-restriction/4574488?source=rss
Liberal Senator Simon Birmingham urges lifting of a five-year ban affecting irrigators who took exit packages.Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:05:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201303\3716189.xmlABC Western VictoriagoulburnmurraymilduraswanhillriverlandwesternvicsheppartonEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Land Management:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:Federal ParliamentRural:All:AllRural:Irrigation:AllRural:Pest Management:AllAustralia:NSW:Albury 2640Australia:NSW:AllAustralia:NSW:Wentworth 2648Australia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Renmark 5341Australia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690Murray irrigators are struggling to sell their water to the governmentMurray irrigators are struggling to sell their water to the governmentLandlineLandline ABC : Landline-34.1764 140.7447Reforms threaten regional televisionhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2013/03/15/3716357.htm?source=rss
Media commentator Dr Vincent O'Donnell fears proposed Federal media reforms could threaten the future of regional television.Fri, 15 Mar 2013 12:45:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201303\3716357.xmlABC Western VictoriawesternvicArts and Entertainment:All:AllArts and Entertainment:Digital/Multimedia:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:AllInformation and Communication:All:AllRural:All:AllRural:Rural Media:AllGovernment and Politics:Social Policy:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Horsham 3400Broken Hill residents can expect to have all free-to-air digital chanels before the end of the yearBroken Hill residents can expect to have all free-to-air digital chanels before the end of the yearNoah Schultz-ByardABC Local: Noah Schultz-ByardDr Vincent O'DonnellDr Vincent O'Donnell from RMIT University talks about the effect proposed Federal media reforms could have on regional television.Sue Dunstan and Kath Sullivan-36.7128 142.1993Napthine backed as preferred premierhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-03-11/napthine-backed-as-preferred-premier/4564376?source=rss
Victoria's new premier has received a boost from electors, but not enough to give the Coalition an election-winning lead, according to a new opinion poll.Mon, 11 Mar 2013 19:28:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201303\3712381.xmlABC Western VictoriaballaratmelbournewesternvicGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Port Fairy 3284Poll boost for new Premier, but Coalition still faces a tough battleVictoria's new Premier Denis Napthine has received a boost from electors, but not enough to give the Coalition an election-winning lead.-37.8099 144.9622Unhappy paramedics ready to quit or movehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-03-01/unhappy-paramedics-ready-to-quit-or-move/4546748?source=rss
The ambulance union says a study shows more than half of all Victorian paramedics plan to quit their jobs because they are unhappy with how much they are paid.Fri, 01 Mar 2013 20:26:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201303\3701096.xmlABC Western VictoriaballaratcentralvicwesternvicmelbournemilduraswanhillgippslandsheppartongoulburnmurrayDisasters and Accidents:Emergency Incidents:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690Unhappy paramedics ready to quit or moveThe ambulance union says a study shows more than half of all Victorian paramedics plan to quit their jobs because they are unhappy with their pay.Gloria Kalache-37.4500 146.0833The school State Governments forgot: Timboon's principal blasts 15 years of neglecthttp://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2013/02/21/3695363.htm?source=rss
In the tree-lined hills of Timboon you can find a school of 480 students falling apart from 15 years of Government neglect and postponed repairs. Timboon P-12 principal Rosalie Moorfield delivers a lesson in how a school community carries on where more than half of its buildings are recognised as needing demolition.Thu, 21 Feb 2013 14:09:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201302\3695363.xmlABC Western VictoriawesternvicEducation:Access To Education:AllEducation:Primary:AllEducation:Secondary:AllEducation:Schools:Public SchoolsEducation:Schools:Secondary SchoolsGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:Timboon 3268A broken window at the Timboon P-12 The school says it has had limited funding for maintenance since many of the buildings were built 40 years ago.Supplied: The Timboon School's rotting timber framesThe school community is worried the 40 year-old buildings are falling apart.Supplied: The Timboon P-12 School is fighting for upgrade worksThe school council says upgrades were committed under the previous government and they want the promise kept.Supplied: Rosalie Moorfield, principa, Timboon P-12Rosalie Moorfield, principa, Timboon P-12Steve Martin-38.4858 142.979Telstra outage costs south-west 'millions'http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-12-05/telstra-outage-costs-south-west-27millions27/4410398?source=rss
The Victorian Government says a Telstra outage in the state's south-west has been a multi-million-dollar disaster for the region.Thu, 06 Dec 2012 14:03:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201212\3648321.xmlABC Western VictoriaballaratwesternvicsouthwestvicBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TelecommunicationsDisasters and Accidents:Fires:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal Government:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Warrnambool 3280-38.3866 142.5053Mortlake gas plant to improve energy securityhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-12-05/mortlake-gas-plant-to-improve-energy-security/4410344?source=rss
Victoria's summer energy supplies will be boosted by a new power station at Mortlake in the state's west.Wed, 05 Dec 2012 20:27:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201212\3648299.xmlABC Western VictoriawesternvicBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Electricity Energy and UtilitiesGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:Mortlake 3272Mortlake gas plant to improve energy securitySummer energy supplies will be boosted by a new gas-fired power station.James Bennett-38.0817 142.8076Mortlake gas plant to improve energy securityhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-12-05/mortlake-gas-plant-to-improve-energy-security/4411196?source=rss
Wed, 05 Dec 2012 20:17:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201212\3648424.xmlABC Western VictoriawesternvicBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Electricity Energy and UtilitiesGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:Mortlake 3272Mortlake gas plant to improve energy securityMortlake gas plant to improve energy security7pm TV News VIC: 7pm TV News VICMortlake gas plant to improve energy securitySummer energy supplies will be boosted by a new gas-fired power station.James Bennett-38.0817 142.8076Great Ocean Rd sites rezoned for developmenthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-11-12/great-ocean-rd-sites-rezoned-for-development/4367044?source=rss
Land along the Great Ocean Road and the nearby hinterland along the south Victorian coast has been rezoned to allow for tourism developments.Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:30:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201211\3630814.xmlABC Western VictoriawesternvicCommunity and Society:Urban Development and Planning:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentLifestyle and Leisure:Travel and Tourism:AllAustralia:VIC:Port Campbell 3269The Great Ocean Road makes its way past the Twelve ApostlesThe Great Ocean Road makes its way past the Twelve Apostles on the Victorian coast south-west of Melbourne, December 2004.Kym Parrywww.sxc.hu: Kym Parry-38.6167 142.9833Wheat deregulation pushed through Lower Househttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-11-01/bill-to-abolish-wheat-exports-watchdog-passes/4345452?source=rss
The country's largest independent grain grower group says fully deregulating wheat exports is in the national interest.Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:06:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201211\3623573.xmlABC Western VictoriacentralvicwesternvicmilduraswanhillGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:Federal ParliamentGovernment and Politics:Privatisation and Deregulation:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:WheatAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500-37.4500 146.0833Victims of forced adoption tell their story as Victorian Parliament makes historic apologyhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/10/26/3619224.htm?source=rss
The Victorian Parliament apologises to the victims of forced adoption policies conducted against young mothers. Download and listen to the full audio of apologies from Premier Baillieu and Opposition leader Andrews in Parliament, and hear the stories of three people affected by forced adoption who travelled to Melbourne to witness the historic event.Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:59:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201210\3619224.xmlABC Western VictoriaballaratcentralvicwesternvicmelbournemilduraswanhillgippslandsouthwestvicgoulburnmurrayCommunity and Society:Family and Children:AllCommunity and Society:Family and Children:AdoptionGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentHuman Interest:People:AllAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Australia:VIC:Warrnambool 3280Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690Murray Legro and Sharon GibbensMurray Legro and Sharon Gibbens experienced the forced adoption policies; Murray as a baby taken from his mother and Sharon as a mother losing her child. Together they work in a community group called VANISH to support other victims of forced adoption in Victoria's past.Margaret BurinABC Ballarat: Margaret BurinMurray Legro, Sharon Gibbens, David Hyland discuss their experience of forced adoptionsHear from two people adopted out soon after their birth and a mother forced to adopt out her son, and their reaction to the State Government's apologyNicole Chvastek-37.5675 143.8509Train timetable includes 90 new serviceshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-10-15/train-timetable-includes-90-new-services/4313326?source=rss
A new train timetable is to be rolled out across Melbourne's rail network, providing an extra 90 services a week.Mon, 15 Oct 2012 11:53:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201210\3610758.xmlABC Western VictoriamelbournewesternvicGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:Blackburn 3130Australia:VIC:Diggers Rest 3427Australia:VIC:Frankston 3199Australia:VIC:Laverton 3028Australia:VIC:Newport 3015Australia:VIC:Sunbury 3429Australia:VIC:Toorak 3142One in five ride freeThe Government has ordered a crackdown on fare evaders.Peter Giafis: ABC: Peter Giafis: ABC-37.5823 144.729Analysis of TAFE cuts shows more women affectedhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2012/09/26/3598242.htm?source=rss
A new study of State Government funding cuts to TAFE claims they will unfairly discriminate against women. The Victorian TAFE Association says more than 65,000 women attend the courses which have been axed.
Wed, 26 Sep 2012 13:52:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201209\3598242.xmlABC Western VictoriaballaratcentralvicwesternvicmelbournemilduraswanhillgippslandsheppartonsouthwestvicgoulburnmurrayEducation:All:AllEducation:Adult Education:AllEducation:University and Further Education:AllEducation:Vocational:AllGovernment and Politics:Budget:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Warrnambool 3280Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690TAFE protests in BallaratTAFE protests at the University of Ballarat's Mount Helen campus. Margaret Burin ABC Local : Margaret Burin Jon Faine speaks to David Williams, Victorian TAFE AssociationJon Faine speaks to David Williams, Victorian TAFE Association executive director about impact of course cuts on women.-37.8099 144.9622Church admits to hundreds of child sex abuse caseshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-09-21/church-admits-to-hundreds-of-child-sex-abuse-cases/4274878?source=rss
Fri, 21 Sep 2012 20:14:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201209\3595675.xmlABC Western VictoriaballaratmelbournewesternvicCommunity and Society:Child Abuse:AllCommunity and Society:Religion and Beliefs:AllCommunity and Society:Religion and Beliefs:CatholicGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentLaw, Crime and Justice:Sexual Offences:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Mortlake 3272Australia:VIC:Oakleigh 3166Australia:VIC:Sunbury 3429Church admits to hundreds of child sex abuse casesChurch admits to hundreds of child sex abuse cases7pm TV News VIC: 7pm TV News VICChurch admits to hundreds of child sex abuse casesThe Catholic Church in Victoria has confirmed it has investigated 620 cases of child sexual abuse by clergy since the 1930s.Danny Morgan-37.4500 146.0833Church admits to hundreds of child sex abuse caseshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-09-21/church-admits-to-hundreds-of-child-sex-abuse-cases/4273932?source=rss
The Catholic Church in Victoria has confirmed 620 cases of child sexual abuse by clergy since the 1930s. The figure was released in the church's submission to the state parliamentary inquiry into the handling of abuse cases.Fri, 21 Sep 2012 20:09:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201209\3595287.xmlABC Western VictoriaballaratwesternvicmelbourneCommunity and Society:Religion and Beliefs:CatholicGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Sexual Offences:AllAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Mortlake 3272Australia:VIC:Oakleigh 3166Australia:VIC:Sunbury 3429cross on a catholic churchcross on a catholic church in adelaideGary RivettABC News: Gary RivettChurch admits to hundreds of child sex abuse casesThe Catholic Church in Victoria has confirmed it has investigated 620 cases of child sexual abuse by clergy since the 1930s.Danny Morgan-37.5675 143.8509TAFE employees to walk off the jobhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-09-19/tafe-employees-to-walk-off-the-job/4269292?source=rss
Acting Premier Peter Ryan has urged TAFE staff to abandon a 24-hour strike planned for Thursday.Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:48:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201209\3593233.xmlABC Western VictoriaballaratcentralvicwesternvicmelbournemilduraswanhillgippslandsheppartongoulburnmurrayEducation:University and Further Education:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690Protesters outside Ted Baillieu's officeProtesters outside Ted Baillieu's officeABC News: Alison Savage: ABC News: Alison Savage-37.4500 146.0833Case closed on big cats in Victoriahttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-09-18/case-closed-on-27big-cats27-in-victoria/4267960?source=rss
A Victorian Government investigation has concluded it is "highly unlikely" there are wild big cats living in Victoria.Wed, 19 Sep 2012 11:12:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201209\3592711.xmlABC Western VictoriaballaratcentralvicwesternvicmelbournemilduraswanhillgippslandsheppartongoulburnmurrayGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllHuman Interest:Animals:AllHuman Interest:Offbeat:AllRural:All:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690The search for big cats closedThe Government calls off the search for Victoria's Big Black cat, saying it is unlikely it exists.Frances Bell-37.4500 146.0833South-west CFA volunteer hits out at Unionhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2012/09/13/3589523.htm?source=rss
Country fire fighters boarded buses this morning bound for Melbourne to rally on the steps of Parliament. But one south west Victorian fire fighter says not everyone in the organisation is onboard the Union's fight against a $41 million cut to the CFA's budget.Thu, 13 Sep 2012 17:58:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201209\3589523.xmlABC Western VictoriaballaratwesternvicmelbournesouthwestvicDisasters and Accidents:Fires:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:AllGovernment and Politics:Unions:AllCommunity and Society:Volunteers:AllAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Hamilton 3300Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Warrnambool 3280Union chief Peter Marshall reveals cuts to Victoria's fire services on ABC Statewide DriveUnited Firefighters Union National Secretary Peter Marshall revealed on ABC Statewide Drive last week, details of a $66 million cut to the CFA and MFB's budgets.ABC Local: South-west Victorian CFA volunteer Owen O'Keefe backs CFA budget cutsCFA Volunteer and State Counsellor for District Five, Owen O'Keefe hits out at United Firefighters Union National Secretary Peter Marshall, claiming there is room within the CFA's budget for a $41 million cut. Prue Bentley-38.3866 142.5053Safety concerns cited for new duck hunt ruleshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-09-11/safety-concerns-cited-for-new-duck-hunt-rules/4254266?source=rss
The Victorian Government is tightening up the regulation of wetlands in a bid to limit clashes with anti-duck shooting campaigners. Tue, 11 Sep 2012 10:52:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201209\3587392.xmlABC Western VictoriasheppartonwesternviccentralvicmilduraswanhillGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Animal Welfare:AllAustralia:VIC:Echuca 3564Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Kerang 3579Australia:VIC:Swan Hill 3585A duck hunter calls ducks as the sun risesA duck hunter calls ducks as the sun rises during a morning duck shooting at Mercer in Auckland, New Zealand, on June 16, 2006.Sandra Mu, file photoGetty Images: Sandra Mu, file photo-36.7128 142.1993Bikies, builders and TAFE community protest at Ballarat parliament sittinghttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/09/06/3584776.htm?source=rss
About 200 people used a Victorian parliament sitting at the University of Ballarat's Mount Helen campus to call for a reversal of TAFE funding cuts. Groups of bikie club members and construction workers were among the protesters.Thu, 06 Sep 2012 18:23:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201209\3584776.xmlABC Western VictoriaballaratwesternvicmelbournesouthwestvicBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:EducationCommunity and Society:All:AllEducation:All:AllEducation:Access To Education:AllEducation:Apprenticeships:AllEducation:University and Further Education:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentCommunity and Society:Regional:AllAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Mount Helen 3350Australia:VIC:Warrnambool 3280Bikies and builders among protestors Simon MacGillivray from Ballan says the State Government's TAFE cuts are unfair to regional students.Margaret Burin ABC Local : Margaret Burin Bikies at Ballarat parliament sitting protest Members of the Vikings, Rebel and Hells Angels motorcycle clubs turned up to protest against TAFE cuts and the State Government's proposed anti-bike gang laws.Margaret BurinABC Local: Margaret BurinTAFE student Sam is saddened by the cutsHairdressing student Sam says she's better placed for getting a job after going to TAFE.Margaret BurinABC Local : Margaret BurinState Parliament sitting protestAbout 200 students, teachers and other community members turned up to show their support for TAFE. Margaret BurinABC Local: Margaret Burin-37.6167 143.8667CFA chief says cutbacks won't affect fire fightershttp://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2012/09/05/3583264.htm?source=rss
The rollout of a key recommendation of the Bushfires Royal Commission will be delayed after the Baillieu Government cut $66 million from the state's fire services. Country Fire Authority chief executive Mick Bourke says the budget cut will not affect frontline services, but concedes projects such as the recruitment of 342 firefighters will be delayed.Wed, 05 Sep 2012 11:21:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201209\3583264.xmlABC Western VictoriaballaratwesternvicsouthwestvicDisasters and Accidents:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:Emergency Planning:AllDisasters and Accidents:Fires:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Halls Gap 3381Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Warrnambool 3280Halls Gap fire stationHall Gaps fire station. (File photo) Margaret BurinABC Local: Margaret BurinMick Bourke from the CFA chief executive officer Mick Bourke from the CFA chief executive officer responds to leaks of budget cut plans. -37.1333 142.5167Call for inquiry into CFA rego blunderhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-08-30/call-for-inquiry-into-cfa-rego-blunder/4233132?source=rss
The United Firefighters Union (UFU) is demanding an inquiry into why the CFA let the registration lapse on 22 of its vehicles.Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:08:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201208\3579456.xmlABC Western VictoriaballaratgippslandwesternvicmelbournesheppartongoulburnmurrayDisasters and Accidents:Emergency Incidents:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Briagolong 3860Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Marysville 3779Australia:VIC:Melton 3337Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Strathmerton 3641Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690The Country Fire Authority is likely to consider a total fire banThe Country Fire Authority is likely to consider a total fire banTimothy Marshall: ABC News: Timothy Marshall: ABC News-37.4500 146.0833Call for clarity on managing flood leveeshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-08-29/call-for-clarity-on-managing-flood-levees/4229790?source=rss
A parliamentary committee is calling for greater clarity on who owns, funds and maintains Victoria's flood levees.Wed, 29 Aug 2012 20:34:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201208\3578217.xmlABC Western VictoriaballaratwesternvicmilduraswanhillgoulburnmurraysheppartonDisasters and Accidents:Emergency Incidents:AllDisasters and Accidents:Emergency Planning:AllDisasters and Accidents:Floods:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Nathalia 3638Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690Call for clarity on managing flood leveesA parliamentary committee calls for clarity on who's responsible for Victoria's flood levees.Stephanie Anderson-37.4500 146.0833Premier says wild dog controls still a priorityhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-08-27/premier-says-wild-dog-controls-still-a-priority/4224546?source=rss
The Victorian Government says investigations into the existence of big cats will not undermine efforts to combat wild dogs across the state.Mon, 27 Aug 2012 11:07:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201208\3576372.xmlABC Western VictoriaballaratcentralvicwesternvicmelbournemilduraswanhillgippslandsheppartongoulburnmurrayEnvironment:Pests:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentHuman Interest:Animal Attacks:AllRural:All:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690Wild dogs devastate high country sheep flocks Wild dogs devastate high country sheep flocks Stateline Victoria: Stateline VictoriaWild dogs devastate high country sheep flocks Wild dog attacks are increasing but no aerial baiting is allowed because of threats to native animals.
James Bennett-37.4500 146.0833National parks to be protected under tourism planhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-08-23/national-parks-to-be-protected-under-tourism-plan/4218216?source=rss
Some of Victoria's national parks will be open to private development under a new plan to boost the state's tourism industry.Fri, 24 Aug 2012 07:05:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201208\3574440.xmlABC Western VictoriamelbournewesternvicGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentLifestyle and Leisure:Travel and Tourism:AllAustralia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Portland 3305National parks to be protected under tourism planSome of Victoria's national parks will be open to private development under a new plan to boost the state's tourism industry.Frances Bell-38.3435 141.6026VFF demands farm rates inquiryhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-08-08/vff-demands-council-rates-inquiry/4184904?source=rss
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling for a parliamentary review of municipal rates.Wed, 08 Aug 2012 10:47:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201208\3563171.xmlABC Western VictoriaballaratcentralvicwesternvicmilduraswanhillgippslandsheppartongoulburnmurrayGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllGovernment and Politics:Local Government:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentRural:All:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690-37.4500 146.0833Minister positive about future of small townshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-08-06/minister-positive-about-future-of-wimmera-mallee-towns/4179302?source=rss
The Victorian Government says it believes the exodus of people from the Wimmera Mallee can be reversed.Mon, 06 Aug 2012 09:16:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201208\3561251.xmlABC Western VictoriacentralvicwesternvicCommunity and Society:Population and Demographics:AllGovernment and Politics:Local Government:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentRural:All:AllAustralia:VIC:Cohuna 3568Australia:VIC:Edenhope 3318Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Warracknabeal 3393-36.7128 142.1993Government strikes deal on stalled prison projecthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-08-03/government-strikes-deal-on-stalled-prison-project/4175002?source=rss
The State Government has found new backers for the troubled Ararat prison project.Fri, 03 Aug 2012 14:55:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201208\3560023.xmlABC Western VictoriaballaratwesternvicGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentLaw, Crime and Justice:All:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Prisons and Punishment:AllAustralia:VIC:Ararat 3377Australia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Ararat prison construction site with bars on windows.jpgArarat prison construction site with bars on windows.jpgABC TV News: ABC TV News-37.2848 142.9299Government defends difficult regional budgethttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-05-01/government-defends-difficult-regional-budget/3983456?source=rss
'Tough but fair' budget for the regions: GovernmentTue, 01 May 2012 19:13:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201205\3493198.xmlABC Western VictoriaballaratcentralvicwesternvicmelbourneGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Castlemaine 3450Australia:VIC:Charlton 3525Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Victorian state budget graphicVictorian state budget graphicABC Graphics: ABC Graphics-37.8099 144.9622Great Ocean Road infrastructure 'inadequate'http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-04-12/great-ocean-road-tourism-infrastructure-27inadequate27/3945640?source=rss
There are calls for the urgent development of new tourism facilities on the Great Ocean Road. The head of Geelong Otway Tourism is calling for a new tourism facility to be built at Loch Ard Gorge.Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:56:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201204\3475683.xmlABC Western VictoriawesternvicBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TourismGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentLifestyle and Leisure:Travel and Tourism:AllAustralia:VIC:Port Campbell 3269Tourism operators say the fee would go towards providing top class facilities.Tourism operators are pushing for an admission fee to be charged at the 12 Apostles.Andrew GrayABC TV: Andrew Gray-38.6167 142.9833Premier favours Twelve Apostles developmenthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-03-26/premier-favours-twelve-apostles-development/3913114?source=rss
Premier Ted Baillieu has indicated the State Government will look favourably on a plan to rezone coastal land near the Twelve Apostles to encourage tourism development.Mon, 26 Mar 2012 20:45:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201203\3463862.xmlABC Western VictoriawesternvicCommunity and Society:Urban Development and Planning:AllGovernment and Politics:Local Government:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:Port Campbell 3269The Great Ocean Road makes its way past the Twelve ApostlesThe Great Ocean Road makes its way past the Twelve Apostles on the Victorian coast south-west of Melbourne, December 2004.Kym Parrywww.sxc.hu: Kym ParryLocals wary of five star resorts for Great Ocean RoadThe Victorian Government has been asked to consider a plan for luxury resort-style hotels along the Great Ocean Road. The Corangamite Shire says the rezoning of land will make way for greater tourism opportunities, and a much needed boost to the local economy. However, many locals are wary of the council's plans, fearing the impact on the coastline.Anna MacDonaldTourist developments spark scepticismThe Victorian Government has indicated it approves of plans to rezone 20 sites along the Great Ocean Road in the state's south.Jeff Waters-38.6167 142.983330 regional bus routes axedhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-03-20/30-regional-bus-routes-axed/3900364?source=rss
The State Government has axed 30 bus routes servicing small towns across regional Victoria. Tue, 20 Mar 2012 09:42:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201203\3458979.xmlABC Western VictoriaballaratcentralvicwesternvicmilduraswanhillsheppartongoulburnmurrayBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Road TransportGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690-37.5675 143.8509Petition demands Minyip water fixhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-03-14/petition-demands-minyip-water-fix/3888530?source=rss
A petition has been tabled in the Victorian Parliament, calling for action on poor quality water in the Wimmera town of Minyip.Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:13:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201203\3453012.xmlABC Western VictoriawesternvicEnvironment:Water:AllEnvironment:Water Management:AllEnvironment:Water Supply:AllGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Minyip 3392-36.462 142.586Clock ticking on new wind farm developmentshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-03-13/clock-ticking-on-new-wind-farm-developments/3885370?source=rss
The State Government says it has allowed enough time for construction to begin on wind farms approved under the previous planning guidelines. Wind farm developers have until Thursday to start construction or they will have to apply for new stricter planning permits.Tue, 13 Mar 2012 11:10:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201203\3451828.xmlABC Western VictoriaballaratwesternvicmelbournesouthwestvicEnvironment:Alternative Energy:Wind EnergyGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Warrnambool 3280A wind turbine at Toora Wind FarmA wind turbine sits atop a hill at Toora Wind Farm, situated on Silcock's Hill in the South Gippsland region of Victoria in July, 2004.Robert Cianflone: Getty Images: Robert Cianflone: Getty Images-37.8099 144.9622$15m for flood damaged infrastructurehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-12/2415m-for-flood-damaged-infrastructure/3769570?source=rss
The State Government has announced more than $15 million funding to help rebuild infrastructure affected by last summer's floods.Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:30:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201201\3406808.xmlABC Western VictoriawesternvicballaratsheppartoncentralvicmilduraswanhillDisasters and Accidents:Floods:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:Charlton 3525Australia:VIC:Creswick 3363Australia:VIC:Echuca 3564Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Kerang 3579Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Benjeroop locals are angry that floodwaters have not gone down. Residents of the town of Benjeroop, in northern Victoria are angry because the flood waters in town have not gone down and locals are now calling their town 'the pond'. Some farmers believe their area was sacrificed to save Swan Hill. Aaron HollettABC TV: Aaron Hollett-34.187 142.1612Timber contracts to be extended for up to 20 yearshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-12-13/timber-contracts-to-be-extended-for-up-to-20-years/3728814?source=rss
The State Government has announced a shake-up of the way native timber contracts are awarded.Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:10:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201112\3389978.xmlABC Western VictoriawesternvicmelbournegippslandGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentRural:Forestry:AllAustralia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Forest canopy, looking skywards through canopy, with sun shining throughForest canopy, looking skywards through canopy, with sun shining throughFruitin: Fruitin-38.1125 147.0668Report criticises 'ad hoc' approach to floodshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-12-08/comrie-report-on-vic-flooding/3719554?source=rss
A review of the floods in Victoria last summer has made 93 recommendations, including calling for the establishment of an emergency controller for all major incidents.Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:41:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201112\3386395.xmlABC Western VictoriacentralvicballaratwesternvicmilduraswanhillsheppartongoulburnmurrayDisasters and Accidents:Emergency Incidents:AllDisasters and Accidents:Floods:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Carisbrook 3464Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690Floodwaters have inundated roads and farmlands in Victoria.Floodwaters have inundated roads and farmlands in Victoria (February 5, 2011).ABC: Two men canoe through a flooded street in WarragulTwo men canoe through a flooded street in Warragul, east of Victoria, on February 6, 2011.
Lisa RachieleUser submitted: Lisa Rachiele-36.7597 144.2789Comrie review on emergency management releasedhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2011/12/08/3386292.htm?source=rss
The final version of a major report looking into last summer's floods across Victoria has been made public. The report, which among other things recommends establishing an emergency controller for all incidents, can be found in full below.
Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:02:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201112\3386292.xmlABC Western VictoriaballaratcentralvicwesternvicmilduraswanhillgoulburnmurrayDisasters and Accidents:Emergency Incidents:AllDisasters and Accidents:Emergency Planning:AllDisasters and Accidents:Floods:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690Flooded farmland over north-western Victoria, near Kerang, 2011 Flooded farmland over north-western Victoria, near Kerang, 2011 Charlotte King ABC Local : Charlotte King -34.187 142.1612Government denies cutting firefighting resourceshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-11-16/government-denies-cutting-firefighting-resources/3674530?source=rss
The State Government says the firefighting aircraft on call this summer will be able to act quickly in the event of serious fires.Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:32:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201111\3367808.xmlABC Western VictoriaballaratcentralvicwesternvicmelbournemilduraswanhillgippslandsheppartongoulburnmurrayDisasters and Accidents:Fires:BushfireGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690Elvis can drop 9,000 litres of water or foam on a fire."Elvis" the Erickson sky-crane has arrived at Melbourne's Essendon airport to be on standby for bushfires. It is one of over 200 aircraft available to work throughout the bushfire season.Helen BrownABC TV: Helen Brown-37.8099 144.9622New laws clarify emergency responsibilityhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-10-27/new-laws-clarify-vic-emergency-responsibility/3604178?source=rss
New legislation has passed through the Victorian Parliament clarifying responsibilities in big emergencies.Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:57:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201110\3349662.xmlABC Western VictoriaballaratcentralvicwesternvicmilduraswanhillgippslandsheppartongoulburnmurrayDisasters and Accidents:Emergency Incidents:AllDisasters and Accidents:Emergency Planning:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690-37.5675 143.8509Windfarm no-go zones: landholders, landscape guardians, the turbine industry and the Planning Minister speakhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2011/08/31/3306379.htm?source=rss
State Planning Minister Mathew Guy gives more detail on why wind turbines are being banned or restricted from areas in regional Victoria; hear from a major clean energy provider, the wind turbine manufacturer and a landowner planning for wind turbines on what they think about the decision for windfarm 'no-go zones' across the state.Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:12:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201108\3306379.xmlABC Western VictoriawesternvicballaratEnvironment:Climate Change:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal - State Issues:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllGovernment and Politics:Programs and Initiatives:AllEnvironment:Alternative Energy:Wind EnergyAustralia:VIC:Apollo Bay 3233Australia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Portland 3305Australia:VIC:Waubra 3352Waubra Wind FarmA Waubra home, surrounded by wind turbines.Margaret BurinABC Local: Margaret BurinHepburn Wind The second part of the second tower is lifted.Margaret Burin ABC Local: Margaret Burin Hepburn wind turbineThe two turbines are expected to begin generating power into the local network in June. Margaret Burin ABC Local: Margaret Burin Mathew Guy; State Planning MinisterMathew Guy; State Planning Minister discusses the new no-go zones for windfarm developmentSteve Martin-37.5675 143.8509Victoria's remaining institutions: where to from here?http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2011/08/15/3293336.htm?source=rss
Colanda House in Colac is one of the last institutions of its kind in Victoria. But is there a future for this type of care for people with intellectual disabilities?
Tue, 16 Aug 2011 13:19:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201108\3293336.xmlABC Western VictoriaballaratcentralvicsouthwestvicwesternvicmelbourneCommunity and Society:All:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal - State Issues:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentHealth:All:AllHealth:Disabilities:AllHealth:Healthcare Facilities:AllHealth:Health Insurance:AllHealth:Medical History:AllHuman Interest:All:AllHuman Interest:People:AllCommunity and Society:Carers:AllAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Colac 3250Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Warrnambool 3280Noel Bates and his son Craig who lives at Colanda in ColacNoel Bates is in his late 70s. His son Craig is 47-years-old and lives at Colanda. He moved there on the first day it opened in 1976.Margaret Burin ABC Local: Margaret Burin Jenny and Tracey Briese at Colanda Jenny's daughter Tracey came to Colanda when it first opened in the 1970s. She says this is Tracey's home. Margaret Burin ABC Local: Margaret Burin Closing Colanda - who's choice? Part oneClosing Colanda - who's choice? Part oneMargaret Burin-38.3405 143.5835Victorian Governmenthttp://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2011/08/03/3284271.htm?source=rss
Deputy Premier Peter Ryan admits that some of the Bushfires Royal Commission's recommendations should be moving quicker, but the Baillieu Government remains committed to implementing all of the commission's recommendations.
Wed, 03 Aug 2011 11:34:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201108\3284271.xmlABC Western VictoriaballaratwesternvicmelbournemilduraswanhillgippslandsouthwestvicgoulburnmurrayDisasters and Accidents:Fires:AllDisasters and Accidents:Fires:BushfireGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentEvent:ROYAL COMMISSION. Victoria 2009 (Bushfires):AllAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Australia:VIC:Warrnambool 3280Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690Peter Ryan in the studio with Kathy Bedford and Jon Faine following the hand down of the Bushfires Royal Commission final report in August 2010. (File photo) In Opposition at the time, Peter Ryan speaks to Kathy Bedford and Jon Faine following the hand down of the Bushfires Royal Commission final report in August 2010. (File photo) Margaret BurinABC Melbourne: Margaret BurinDeputy Premier Peter Ryan responds to Bushfires Royal Commission progress reportPeter Ryan responds to Bushfires Royal Commission progress report with Statewide Drive Victoria's Kathy Bedford. -38.1125 147.0668Easier to curse weather than fix flood problemshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-07-18/peter-lenaghan-blog/2798534?source=rss
It has been a cool and calm winter in central Victoria.Mon, 18 Jul 2011 09:59:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201107\3271616.xmlABC Western VictoriacentralvicwesternvicDisasters and Accidents:Floods:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Charlton 3525Australia:VIC:Warracknabeal 3393Warracknabeal prepares for inundationLocals in Warracknabeal are preparing for the worst flood in the Victorian town's history.
ABC News: ABC News-36.7597 144.2789Flood relief appeal raises $1.2mhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/05/25/3226433.htm?source=rss
Another $1.2 million has been donated to the flood relief effort for Victorian communities.
Wed, 25 May 2011 12:00:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201105\3226433.xmlABC Western VictoriawesternvicballaratmelbourneDisasters and Accidents:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:Floods:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Charlton 3525Australia:VIC:Clunes 3370Australia:VIC:Creswick 3363Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Benjeroop locals are angry that floodwaters have not gone down. The town of Benjeroop was virtually underway during the floods. Aaron HollettABC TV: Aaron Hollett-37.8099 144.9622Parks, reserves get $20m for flood repairshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-04-15/parks-reserves-get-20m-for-flood-repairs/2614916?source=rss
Next month's state budget will include $19.7 million to fix Victorian parks and reserves damaged by floods and heavy rain.Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:51:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201104\3192619.xmlABC Western VictoriawesternvicmelbournegippslandEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Conservation:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:Halls Gap 3381Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Tidal River 3960-37.8099 144.9622Skipton calls for better flood warnings and drainagehttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2011/03/10/3160656.htm?source=rss
Skipton residents have voiced their concerns at the first of several State Government flood review meetings which are to be held across the state.
Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:59:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201103\3160656.xmlABC Western VictoriaballaratcentralvicwesternvicmelbournesouthwestvicCommunity and Society:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:Emergency Incidents:AllDisasters and Accidents:Emergency Planning:AllDisasters and Accidents:Floods:AllDisasters and Accidents:Relief and Aid Organisations:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Skipton 3361Australia:VIC:Warrnambool 3280Skipton main street under waterSkipton main street under water due to flooding from Mount Emu Creek.Marc EidenABC Ballarat: Marc EidenSkipton flood review meeting About 50 residents turned out to the Skipton flood review meeting on Wednesday night. Margaret Burin-37.6872 143.3634Parks Victoria not protecting marine national parkshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/02/3153095.htm?source=rss
The auditor-general has criticised the management of Victoria's 30 marine parks and protected areas.Wed, 02 Mar 2011 14:30:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201103\3153095.xmlABC Western VictoriamelbournegippslandwesternvicsouthwestvicEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Conservation:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllEnvironment:Conservation:Marine ParksAustralia:VIC:Geelong 3220Australia:VIC:Inverloch 3996Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Portland 3305Australia:VIC:Tidal River 3960Australia:VIC:Warrnambool 3280-37.8099 144.9622Government will investigate Victoria's big catshttp://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2011/02/15/3139677.htm?source=rss
The Coalition is preparing to come good on its pre election promise to once-and-for-all determine whether or not a big cat population exists in regional Victoria.Tue, 15 Feb 2011 18:32:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201102\3139677.xmlABC Western VictoriaballaratwesternvicgippslandGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllHuman Interest:Animals:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Animal Welfare:AllScience and Technology:Animals:MammalsAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Australia:VIC:Traralgon 3844plantation gumsRows of plantation gum trees, like those found in the south east of SA and south west of Victoria, November 2010.Primary Industries: Peter Walsh, Vic Agriculture Minister, talks big catsKathy Bedford-37.4500 146.0833Towns hit hardest are poorest says councilhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2011/01/16/3113998.htm?source=rss
Victorian local councils affected by floods are calling on the Federal and State Governments for funding to assist in their recovery.Sun, 16 Jan 2011 20:29:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201101\3113998.xmlABC Western VictoriasheppartonballaratwesternviccentralvicDisasters and Accidents:Floods:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal Government:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal - State Issues:AllGovernment and Politics:Local Government:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllWeather:Rainfall:AllGovernment and Politics:Programs and Initiatives:AllAustralia:VIC:Echuca 3564Australia:VIC:Hepburn Springs 3461Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Rochester 3561Towns hit hardest are poorest says councilTowns hit hardest are poorest says council7pm TV News VIC: 7pm TV News VICTowns hit hardest are poorest says councilVictorian local councils affected by floods are calling on the Federal and State Governments for funding to assist in their recovery.Nick Parkin Ballarat East - the major party candidateshttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2010/11/12/3064715.htm?source=rss
Candidates talk education, wind farms, law and order, health and planning.Fri, 12 Nov 2010 14:22:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201011\3064715.xmlABC Western VictoriaballaratcentralvicwesternvicEducation:All:AllEducation:Adult Education:AllEducation:Community Education:AllEducation:Primary:AllEducation:Schools:AllEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Climate Change:AllEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Forests:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Elections:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal - State Issues:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:AllGovernment and Politics:Political Parties:AllHealth:All:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:All:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Crime:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Police:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Crime Prevention:AllEnvironment:Land Management:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Ballan 3342Australia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Creswick 3363Australia:VIC:Daylesford 3460Australia:VIC:Kyneton 3444Australia:VIC:Meredith 3333Geoff HowardIncumbent Ballarat East Labor candidate Geoff Howard.Margaret BurinABC Local: Margaret BurinBen TaylorBallarat East Liberal candidate Ben Taylor.Margaret Burin ABC Local: Margaret Burin Linda ZibellBallarat East Greens candidate Linda Zibell.Margaret Burin ABC Local: Margaret Burin Labor Candidate Geoff Howard Labor Candidate Geoff Howard speaking with Dominic Brine.Dominic Brine-37.5675 143.8509Planning debate: Opposition spokesperson Matthew Guy vs Planning Minister Justin Maddenhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2010/11/10/3062361.htm?source=rss
Planning Minister Justin Madden vs Liberal Matthew GuyWed, 10 Nov 2010 12:45:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201011\3062361.xmlABC Western VictoriaballaratcentralvicwesternvicmelbournemilduraswanhillgippslandsheppartongoulburnmurrayGovernment and Politics:Elections:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Portland 3305Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690Victorian State Election planning debateOpposition planning spokesperson Matthew Guy, urban design and planning consultant Bill Chandler and Planning Minister Justin Madden. Peter GiafisABC Local: Peter GiafisPlanning debate: Opposition spokesperson Matthew Guy vs Planning Minister Justin MaddenPlanning debate: Opposition spokesperson Matthew Guy vs Planning Minister Justin MaddenJon Faine -37.4500 146.0833Independent candidate advocates conscription for bullieshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/11/01/3053784.htm?source=rss
An Independent candidate in the Victorian election wants convicted bullies to be conscripted to the armed forces.Mon, 01 Nov 2010 12:47:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201011\3053784.xmlABC Western VictoriamelbournewesternvicsouthwestvicGovernment and Politics:Elections:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Portland 3305Australia:VIC:Warrnambool 3280-37.8099 144.9622Government acting on Black Saturday reporthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/10/25/3047807.htm?source=rss
The Federal Government says it is acting on many of the recommendations made by the Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission.
Federal Attorney-General Robert McClelland says the Government supports the five recommendations directed at the Commonwealth.
Mon, 25 Oct 2010 18:42:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201010\3047807.xmlABC Western VictoriawesternvicmelbourneDisasters and Accidents:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:Fires:AllDisasters and Accidents:Fires:BushfireGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal Government:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal - State Issues:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:AllEvent:All:AllEvent:ROYAL COMMISSION. Victoria 2009 (Bushfires):AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Kinglake 3763Australia:VIC:Marysville 3779The first Victorian minister will front the Black Saturday commission today The final report into last year's Black Saturday bushfires was released in JulyABC: -26.000 134.500Flooding to continue with more rain forecasthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/09/07/3004899.htm?source=rss
The Victorian Government has established a ministerial task force to manage the response to the floods. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:11:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201009\3004899.xmlABC Western VictoriawesternvicmelbournesheppartongoulburnmurrayDisasters and Accidents:Floods:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentWeather:All:AllAustralia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Wangaratta 3677-37.8099 144.9622Parliament to debate bushfire findingshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/08/10/2978280.htm?source=rss
A special sitting of Victoria's Parliament will be held this afternoon to debate the findings of the Bushfire Royal Commission's final report.Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:04:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201008\2978280.xmlABC Western VictoriagoulburnmurraycentralvicwesternvicmelbourneDisasters and Accidents:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:Fires:AllDisasters and Accidents:Fires:BushfireGovernment and Politics:Parliament:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentLaw, Crime and Justice:Royal Commissions:AllEvent:ROYAL COMMISSION. Victoria 2009 (Bushfires):AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Beechworth 3747Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Flowerdale 3717Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Kinglake 3763Australia:VIC:Marysville 3779Australia:VIC:St Andrews 3761Australia:VIC:Strathewen 3099Australia:VIC:Yea 3717The Victorian Parliament will debate the Royal Commission's findings.The Victorian Parliament will debate the Royal Commission's findings.ABC: -37.5113 145.7468MP to attend Fromelles ceremonyhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/07/14/2953220.htm?source=rss
Victorian member for Lowan Hugh Delahunty will fly to France to represent his state in a ceremonial re-burying of World war one diggers killed in battle.Wed, 14 Jul 2010 11:39:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201007\2953220.xmlABC Western VictoriawesternvicCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:History:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentCommunity and Society:History:World War 1Australia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Hamilton 3300Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400France:All:All-37.7445 142.0281Auditor-general investigates ambulance complaintshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/07/08/2947711.htm?source=rss
The Victorian auditor-general will investigate a string of complaints about ambulance services in regional Victoria.
Nationals Leader Peter Ryan requested the investigation after lengthy ambulance response times were linked to at least one death.
Thu, 08 Jul 2010 09:36:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201007\2947711.xmlABC Western VictoriaballaratcentralvicwesternvicmelbournemilduraswanhillgippslandsheppartonDisasters and Accidents:Emergency Incidents:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:Political Parties:NationalsAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Victorian ambulance workers are threatening industrial action in their pay dispute.Victorian ambulance workers are threatening industrial action in their pay dispute.ABC Graphics: -37.8099 144.9622Gillard will make 'fantastic' PM: Brumbyhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/06/24/2936027.htm?source=rss
Victorian Premier John Brumby has praised Julia Gillard saying she is passionate about education and will govern in the interests of all Australians.
He praised her loyalty but says she will not be captive to anyone.Thu, 24 Jun 2010 14:23:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201006\2936027.xmlABC Western VictoriamelbournewesternvicGovernment and Politics:Federal Government:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal - State Issues:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:Federal ParliamentGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:Political Parties:AlpAustralia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Port Campbell 3269Prime Minister-designate Julia Gillard speaks to the mediaMr Brumby says she will govern in the interests of all Australians.ABC TV: -37.8099 144.9622Premier defends regional ambulance servicehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/06/11/2924708.htm?source=rss
Victorian Premier John Brumby says regional Victoria's ambulance service is stronger than ever.Fri, 11 Jun 2010 12:20:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201006\2924708.xmlABC Western VictoriaballaratwesternvicDisasters and Accidents:Emergency Incidents:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Maryborough 3465Australia:VIC:Stawell 3380Victorian Premier John BrumbyPremier John Brumby in the ABC Central Victoria studioCorey HagueABC Central Victoria: Corey Hague-37.0471 143.7379Fears over coastal exploration permithttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/05/27/2910904.htm?source=rss
Origin Energy has been awarded a permit to explore for petroleum along a section of Victoria's south-west coast.Thu, 27 May 2010 12:14:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201005\2910904.xmlABC Western VictoriawesternvicsouthwestvicGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllAustralia:VIC:Peterborough 3270Australia:VIC:Warrnambool 3280Testing to take place near Twelve ApostlesThe State Government will allow Origin Energy to seismic test for gas deposits in the Bay of Islands Coastal Park on Victoria's south-west coast.Erin Vincent-38.607 142.877Green grass doesn't mean money in the bankhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2010/05/17/2901542.htm?source=rss
Exceptional Circumstances drought assistance has been cancelled for south-west Victorian producers. But farmers tell us that while the grass is greener, there is no more money going into the bank account.Mon, 17 May 2010 14:10:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201005\2901542.xmlABC Western VictoriaballaratsouthwestvicwesternvicDisasters and Accidents:Drought:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentRural:All:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:GrainRural:Agricultural Crops:WheatRural:Agricultural Policy:AllRural:Livestock:AllRural:Livestock:Dairy ProductionRural:Livestock:Sheep ProductionAustralia:VIC:Ararat 3377Australia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Burrumbeet 3352Australia:VIC:Colac 3250Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Portland 3305Australia:VIC:Stawell 3380Australia:VIC:Warrnambool 3280Green grass While the paddocks are green, Robert Dunn says this doesn't make up for years of drought. Margaret Burin ABC Local : Margaret Burin Robert Dunn lamb and wool producer, BurrumbeetIn the past four years, he says he has made a total of $10,000 profit, but that was only because the year before he had received $60,000 funding. Margaret BurinABC Local: Margaret BurinFeeling the effects He says looking back on the drought it affected him mentally and financially, but the interest rate subsidies helped out considerably. Margaret Burin ABC Local: Margaret Burin Stuart Ellis Mr Ellis says the cancellation of EC drought assistance has caused him a great deal of stress and will force him to find another job off the farm to survive.Margaret Burin ABC Local: Margaret Burin Cereal FieldStuart Ellis is about to start sowing.Margaret Burin ABC Local: Margaret Burin Learmonth dairy farmer Lynette GreenwoodWhile she tries to stay positive, Lynette Greenwood says they're used to having to battle. Margaret Burin ABC Local : Margaret Burin Green pasturesThe pastures are now green, but Lynette says the price of milk is still below the cost of production. Margaret Burin ABC Local: Margaret Burin Burrumbeet farmer, Robert Dunn Burrumbeet farmer, Robert Dunn Margaret Burin-37.4667 143.6500Youth allowance battle continueshttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2010/02/24/2828852.htm?source=rss
Thousands of students have been left in limbo while the political debate surrounding youth allowance continues. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:21:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201002\2828852.xmlABC Western VictoriaballaratcentralvicwesternvicmilduraswanhillgippslandsheppartonsouthwestvicCommunity and Society:Welfare:AllEducation:All:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Budget:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal Government:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal - State Issues:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:Federal ParliamentGovernment and Politics:Political Parties:AlpGovernment and Politics:Political Parties:LiberalsGovernment and Politics:Political Parties:NationalsGovernment and Politics:Programs and Initiatives:AllAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Swan Hill 3585Australia:VIC:Warrnambool 3280Empty walletMany rural and regional students start university this week amid uncertainty over youth allowance. Margaret Burin ABC Local: Margaret Burin We ask uni students what they think about youth allowance.Loretta Florance headed down to Ballarat Uni to find out how the uncertainty around youth allowance is affecting them. -37.5675 143.8509PM calls for investigation into teen working hourshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/02/05/2811070.htm?source=rss
Six teenagers employed by the Terang Co-Op in south-west Victoria have been sacked, because the new industrial relations laws do not allow them to work short shifts.Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:32:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201002\2811070.xmlABC Western VictoriacanberrawesternvicBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industrial Relations:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:Federal ParliamentAustralia:ACT:Canberra 2600Australia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Terang 3264-38.2423 142.9199